While capturing the essence of authentic analog sound, the Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen 2 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Studio+ Plug-Ins is designed for bands, engineers, and producers who demand superior audio quality and versatility. This advanced audio interface features eight Unison mic preamps, offering the highest-resolution audio conversion and real-time UAD processing. This allows you to record through renowned plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, API, Manley, and more, all without latency, bringing legendary UA sound and craftsmanship directly to your studio rack. The Apollo x8p is equipped with elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters, ensuring you produce music with unmatched dynamic range and clarity.
The eight Unison preamps enable you to capture large sessions with the iconic sound of analog gear from industry giants like Neve, API, Manley, and Fender. With onboard HEXA Core DSP, you can record through UAD plug-ins in real-time, enhancing your workflow with new UAD Console features such as Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, Monitor Controller, and Immersive Audio. Mix with confidence in any environment using Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks, whether through monitors or headphones. The Studio+ Edition includes a comprehensive suite of UAD plug-ins, featuring Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and more, providing you with the tools to elevate your recordings to professional standards.
The Apollo x8p's Unison technology offers impedance-matched analog modeling, recreating the sound and feel of classic analog gear with precise digital control of mic preamp impedance and gain staging. With studio-grade D/A conversion boasting -127 dB THD+N and ultra-low noise recording capabilities, the Apollo x8p delivers the widest dynamic range of any Apollo interface to date. Professional headphone monitoring is achieved through two elite-class headphone outputs, providing clean and powerful amplification with 126 dB DNR and -117 dB THD+N into 300 Ohm. This ensures you hear every nuance of your recordings with unparalleled accuracy.
Designed for producers and bands requiring top-tier audio quality and expanded analog inputs, the Apollo x8p is the ultimate audio interface for large sessions. Its hybrid system combines HEXA Core DSP with native processing from your host computer, enabling complex plug-in chains and a powerhouse workflow that surpasses native-only recording setups. Expand your studio capabilities by linking up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces, offering up to 128 channels of premium I/O in your DAW. Control everything seamlessly from your desktop using Apollo Twin or x4, ensuring that no matter where your music journey takes you, an Apollo interface will always be within reach.
The Studio+ Edition plug-ins include a vast array of channel strips, compressors, equalizers, special processing tools, instruments, delay and modulation effects, reverbs, and guitar and bass amplifiers. This extensive library empowers you to craft your sound with precision and creativity, making the Apollo x8p an indispensable tool for any serious audio professional.